BINGO!
Hello Fairhill Families!
It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through the school year! As we walk the halls, spend time in the classrooms, and witness the friendships at recess, we see how well our Fairhill Tigers are doing. Students have settled into routines and are finding comfort with their expectations and relationships. They are also working hard on their way to achieving their year end goals.
Our three core values are relationships, rigorous instruction and connections to our community. Speaking of connections to our community, there are still many ways to form and continue to build ongoing relationships with the Fairhill community. Coming up in February we have one of our most significant events of the year. Fairhill’s Cultural Heritage Night is loaded with opportunities to bond with and to learn more about others in our community. Save the date for February 23 from 6 pm to 8 pm! It’s a celebration where we learn about and enjoy the different cultures, food and backgrounds of the people in our community! See below to sign up for the fashion show or to bring a special dish that represents your culture.
Have a great week,
Ted & Courtney
Fairhill's Cultural Heritage Night
 Come join the fun at Fairhill's Cultural Heritage Night! It's a special celebration where we learn about and enjoy the different backgrounds of the people in our community.
Get ready for an amazing event that highlights amazing traditions from all around the world. Come try a variety of delicious foods and enjoy a fashion show starring Fairhill students and staff!
Save the date! The fun happens on February 23 from 6pm to 8pm. We want you to be part of the excitement! If you like sharing your culture, talents, or cooking skills, you can join in. Everyone is welcome! Bring a dish that represents where you're from. Interested? Sign up here.
Don't miss out on this chance to have a great time, learn about different cultures, and make awesome memories. Keep an eye out for more details on how you can be part of Fairhill's Cultural Heritage Night!
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Click here for more information and how to participate, or sign up using the QR code.
Click here for the Spanish flyer.
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Attendance Matters
Many of our youngest students miss 10 percent of the school year—about 18 days a year or just two days every month. Chronic absenteeism in kindergarten, and even preK, can predict lower test scores, poor attendance and retention in later grades, especially if the problem persists for more than a year. Do you know how many young children are chronically absent in your school or community? Click here for more information and here for more information in Spanish.
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Positivity Project - Weekly Character Strength: Forgiveness
WHAT does Forgiveness MEAN? You forgive those who have done wrong. You accept that people make mistakes.
Click here for the full explanation of FORGIVENESS and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom.
We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Click here for Spanish. Learn more about it here.
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Save The Dates:
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February - Black History Month
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PTA Dinner Night Out - February 6, Panera (Mosaic location)
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PTA Meeting - February 8, 2024
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Dual Language Immersion Programs Application Ends - February 15, 2024, 4:00 PM
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Washington's Birthday and Presidents' Day - No School, February 19, 2024
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Fairhill Cultural Heritage Night - February 23, 2024
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Fairhill Basketball Game - March 15, 2024, Falls Church Highschool
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Rising Kindergarten Orientation - April 2, 2024
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Take a break on February 6 and get dinner out. PTA's dinner night out fundraiser will be at Panera, 8191 Strawberry Lane, Merrified.
The PTA will treat teachers and staff to lunch on February 13th. Want to help out? Sign up to provide drinks or desserts or make a donation. Lunches are a great way to show our appreciation and contribute to strong morale!
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FCPS Dual Language Immersion Program
Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs opened on Monday, January 22. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion programs for the 2024-25 school year. Programs are available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. Meetings are held at the school site. Check the FCPS events calendar for updated information. Meetings began on Tuesday, January 16.
One virtual meeting hosted by the World Languages Office will include general program information. Access to this virtual meeting will be made available on the FCPS events calendar and the Dual Language Immersion registration site on the day of the meeting.
Get more information on the immersion program webpage and registration page.
INOVA Cares walk in sick clinic for children. Please click here for more information in English. Click here for more information in Spanish
Important Contact Information
Fairhill Phone Numbers:
• Health Room 703-208-8110
• Cafeteria 703-208-8121
Administration e-mail addresses:
• Principal, Ted Cooper: egcooper@fcps.edu
• Assistant Principal, Courtney Korb: cbkorb@fcps.edu
For a translated version of this newsletter, please click HERE. Next click on the language icon in the upper left corner to choose your preferred language. Para obtener una versión traducida de este mensaje, haga clic AQUÍ. Luego, haga clic en el icono IDIOMA en la esquina superior izquierda para elegir su idioma preferido.
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